I’ve started a SEC football series here on my blog called “SEC in 3V” with the three Vs standing for Vinny’s Virtual View.… MORE
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Jimmy’s blog: Cedar Bluff sets pickleball grand opening
Fast-growing sport has many followers… MORE
SEC in 3V – Vinny’s Virtual View: Will Muschamp at South Carolina
Starting a SEC football series here on my blog called “SEC in 3V” – Begins w/South Carolina… MORE
VFLs in NFL Warrior/Coleman reactivated, James opts out, Gaulden & ex-Vol Hendrix cut
5 moves coming & going have the VFL in the NFL total on active rosters at 28; see the full list… MORE
Jimmy’s blog: Fulmer nixes idea of 100% capacity at Neyland
Says he hopes to not cut sports or pay for staff … MORE
Vols in the MLB Update – Senzel Off to Hot Start for Reds
Baseball is back as the shorted 2020 Major League Baseball season has been underway for two weeks now.… MORE
SEC Announces New Fall Preseason Football Practice Schedule
The Southeastern Conference announced Tuesday adjusted dates for preseason football activities for SEC schools with the first allowable practice now scheduled for August 17.… MORE
Four Vols Begin Play in NBA Restart
After a four-and-a-half-month layoff due to the coronavirus pandemic, four NBA VFLs traveled to the NBA bubble in Orlando for the resumption of play.… MORE
Jimmy’s blog: Would you prefer 10-game SEC schedule?
Or do you prefer 8 SEC games with at least one marquee non-SEC game?… MORE
2 additional SEC games: A look at crossover & strength of schedule models for 2020
See crossover opponents for 14 teams, each team’s SOS for that format & team options for all… MORE
Bituli released by Rams, Coleman to Lions Reserve/COVID-19 list; Now 28 active VFLs in NFL
9 VFLs have been dropped from active NFL rosters in last week; see updated list & breakdowns… MORE
Fulmer on 2 added SEC games “Strengths of schedule will play some role in it. I think it probably will play a bigger role than the rotation model might.”
University of Tennessee Director of Athletics Phillip Fulmer spent some time on SportsTalk with John and Jimmy recently.… MORE
Archie Manning on Peyton “Even though things worked out pretty well for him in Denver, it broke his heart to leave Indianapolis”
Legendary college and NFL player Archie Manning, who is currently the chairman of the National Football Foundation, spent some time with John and Jimmy on SportsTalk in Knoxville recently.… MORE
VFL Alexander of Heat on Sports 180 from the NBA Bubble “I have the jumpshot (now)”
VFL basketball player Kyle Alexander, rookie on the Miami Heat, joined Heather and Vince on Sports 180 recently from the NBA Bubble.… MORE
Dilfer on Vols QB commit Salter “This kid can do it all. I think he’ll be a passer first that can beat you with his legs.”
Lipscomb Academy head football coach and Elite 11 head coach Trent Dilfer visited with John and Jimmy on SportsTalk recently.… MORE
ESPN’s Haubert: ‘You’re really seeing positive things happen for Tennessee on the recruiting trail. A top 10 finish is very likely.”
ESPN National Recruiting Coordinator Craig Haubert joined Heather and Vince on Sports 180 recently to talk UT and SEC recruiting including thoughts on some Vols targets and commits.… MORE
SEC to play conference-only 2020 season with Sept. 26 start date
The Southeastern Conference has established September 26 as the new kickoff for its 2020 football season.… MORE
Statement from Tennessee AD Philip Fulmer on SEC Conference-Only Schedule
The SEC on Thursday announced format for 2020 football season.… MORE
Panthers’ Palardy out for the season, Williams cut by Titans; VFL in NFL update and list
VFL in the NFL numbers on active rosters continue to slip; now 30; see all the breakdowns… MORE
Silverberg: Three questions for the Preds before the NHL restart
Nashville needs production from its goalie(s) and top forward line to advance past Arizona.… MORE
Jimmy’s blog: Dilfer thinks UT got a `dude’ in Salter
Former NFL QB impressed by Salter’s smarts, passing, athleticism… MORE
Jimmy’s blog: Dr. Bailes 80 percent sure we will have college, NFL football
But he’s only 25 percent seasons will be finished … MORE
4 Vols released; Warrior placed on NFL Reserve/Covid-19 list
List of 32 Vols on active expanded NFL 80 player rosters; list of ex Vols & locals also… MORE
2020 roster of NFL officials confirmed, includes two from UT
6 first-year NFL officials included among 2020 group plus one from Carson-Newman… MORE
Vince’s View: 2020 MLB Season Predictions
See my division winners, wildcards, individual award winners plus picks from Sam & Logan… MORE
Grad transfer Jordan Walker inks with Lady Vols
University of Tennessee women’s basketball head coach Kellie Harper confirmed Friday that graduate transfer Jordan Walker has signed an athletics scholarship and an SEC Grant-In-Aid agreement to join the Lady Vol program for the 2020-21 campaign.… MORE
Velus Jones Jr. Named to Paul Hornung Award Watch List
Tennessee wide receiver and return specialist Velus Jones Jr. was named to the 2020 Paul Hornung Award Watch List, the Louisville Sports Commission announced Thursday.… MORE
Trey Smith Named to Wuerffel Trophy Watch List
Tennessee offensive lineman Trey Smith’s efforts off the field continue to be recognized, as the senior has been named to the 2020 Wuerffel Trophy Watch List, the national selection committee announced on Thursday.… MORE
Lady Vol assistant Lacey Goldwire partnering with Coaches 4 Change
Tennessee women’s basketball assistant coach Lacey Goldwire is part of a new social justice initiative called Coaches 4 Change, which unites coaches across the men’s and women’s collegiate basketball landscape in pursuit of positive progress.… MORE
UT Chancellor Donde Plowman Named to NCAA Presidential Forum
University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Chancellor Donde Plowman has been appointed to the NCAA Division I Presidential Forum, becoming the first woman president or chancellor in the history of the Southeastern Conference… MORE
Silverberg: Josi eyeing history with Norris Trophy nomination
Roman Josi is the fifth Predator to be named a Norris Trophy finalist.… MORE
Cimaglia Named to Lou Groza Award Watch List
Tennessee senior Brent Cimaglia was one of 30 players, including five from the Southeastern Conference, named to the watch list for the 2020 Lou Groza Collegiate Place-Kicker Award, as announced by the Palm Beach County Sports Commission on Wednesday.… MORE
Three Vols Named to Preseason Watch Lists
Tennessee football continues to garner early attention with three players earning spots on preseason watch lists on Tuesday.… MORE
Jimmy’s blog: Helton headed to Greater Knoxville Sports Hall of Fame
His numbers support being in Baseball Hall of Fame… MORE
To’o To’o Named to Butkus Award Watch List
Tennessee sophomore linebacker Henry To’o To’o was named to the Butkus Award Watch List, as announced by the Butkus Foundation on Monday.… MORE
UT with SEC-best six on WNBA rosters
The WNBA tips off its 24th season on July 25, and as the new campaign begins there will be six former Lady Vols on rosters around the league.… MORE
DL Emmit Gooden dismissed from UT football team
Redshirt senior defensive lineman Emmit Gooden has been dismissed from the University of Tennessee football team by head coach Jeremy Pruitt.… MORE
Vols starting TE Austin Pope out after back surgery
Tennessee Volunteers redshirt senior starting tight end Austin Pope tweeted Thursday that he had to have back surgery to repair a herniated disc. This is his second back surgery. The Knoxville native and CAK product, … MORE
2020 Cancun Challenge With Lady Vols Moves To Florida
In an effort to ensure the safety of the athletes, coaches, staff members and fans, Triple Crown Sports has announced it will move the 2020 Cancun Challenge to Eastern Florida State College in Melbourne, Florida.… MORE
SEC/Big 12 plus-one would allow SEC/ACC rivalries to happen; see proposed matchups
My proposal keeps 4 SEC/BIG a12 matchups intact and pairs up remaining 6 from each conference… MORE
Eric Gray Named to Doak Walker Award Watch List
Tennessee sophomore Eric Gray has been named to the watch list for the 2020 Doak Walker Award, which is presented to the nation’s top collegiate running back, the SMU Athletic Forum announced on Wednesday.… MORE
Video: Josiah-Jordan James on Victor Bailey, tough coaching, covid-19, new teammates
Tennessee Volunteers basketball sophomore guard Josiah-Jordan James recently spoke to the media via Zoom video conference.… MORE
Lady Vol Basketball Season Tickets On Sale
Year two of the Kellie Harper era is fast-approaching, and Lady Vol basketball season tickets for the eagerly-awaited 2020-21 season are on sale now.… MORE
Tennessee puts record 88 on first-year SEC Academic Honor Roll
The University of Tennessee placed 88 student-athletes on the 2019-20 First-Year Southeastern Conference Academic Honor Roll that was announced Tuesday by SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey.… MORE
SEC Athletics Directors Meet In Birmingham; Comments From Greg Sankey
The Southeastern Conference’s Athletics Directors met on Monday at the SEC Office in Birmingham to discuss SEC and college athletics issues.… MORE
Poll Question: What should Washington’s NFL team change its name to?
This week’s US Army Poll Question brought to you by the US Army. What should Washington’s NFL team change its name to?… MORE
Tennessee Basketball All-American Ed Wiener Passes Away
Tennessee basketball VFL and All-American Dr. Ed Wiener died peacefully Sunday in Memphis. He was 87.… MORE
Henry To’o To’o Earns Spot on Bednarik Award Watch List
After a spectacular freshman All-America campaign, Tennessee sophomore linebacker Henry To’o To’o has been tabbed to the watch list for the Bednarik Award, which is presented to the most outstanding defensive player in college football.… MORE
UT Places Record 120 on Spring SEC Academic Honor Roll
That is the highest total ever for UT on the spring honor roll, according to the Thornton Athletics Student Life Center. … MORE
Come Fly With Us: Basketball Season Tickets On Sale Now
Tennessee basketball season tickets for the highly anticipated 2020-21 season are now on sale.… MORE
Blogs
SEC in 3V – Vinny’s Virtual View – Sam Pittman at Arkansas
I’ve started a SEC football series here on my blog called “SEC in 3V” with the three Vs standing for Vinny’s Virtual View.
Jimmy’s blog: Cedar Bluff sets pickleball grand opening
Fast-growing sport has many followers
SEC in 3V – Vinny’s Virtual View: Will Muschamp at South Carolina
Starting a SEC football series here on my blog called “SEC in 3V” – Begins w/South Carolina
VFLs in NFL Warrior/Coleman reactivated, James opts out, Gaulden & ex-Vol Hendrix cut
5 moves coming & going have the VFL in the NFL total on active rosters at 28; see the full list
Jimmy’s blog: Fulmer nixes idea of 100% capacity at Neyland
Says he hopes to not cut sports or pay for staff
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